The Hitmakers Productions Journal

Life In 3D – out now!

Hitmakers — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:50:13 +0000

Oh…Hello hello,

This update is long overdue, but I’ve been meaning to let everyone know what has been going on with me…if you care. For the last five months I have been working on my debut production album, “Life In 3D”! The album has now been out for a little more than a month and has been creating quite the buzz. It has been played in local clubs and people seem to love it, which I am extremely grateful of. The debut single off the album is called “Crazy Chick” so listen to it today and show all of your friends. Make sure to purchase your own copy on iTunes today, or if you want a hard copy, please contact me and you can purchase it that way.

On December 3^rd, I competed in the Red Bull Big Tune national producer competition in New York City, and made it to the semi-finals. I met a lot of industry people while in New York, including Sha Money XL, Dre McKenzie and Tony G of G-Unit Records. I was able to give out many copies of “Life In 3D” to people in New York, including industry people, so I have a feeling something will definitely come out of the whole trip. It was a great learning experience, and if I do choose to compete again next year, watch out!! Also, a film crew followed all of us producers around for the whole week when we were living in a loft in New York City before the competition and there is going to be an exposé on BET in February on the whole Big Tune event, so make sure to check that out because its going to be huge exposure for me.

Here are a few pictures from the event:

And…

I think that’s pretty much it for now. I will try to keep the updates coming more frequently, but I can’t make any promises.

Ultimately it was a successful 2008! Happy holidays and have a happy new year! Be safe.

Malek of Hitmakers Productions

Making hits…

Red Bull Interview Video

Hitmakers — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:19:58 +0000

What up guys,
After the Red Bull Big Tune event, a film crew came to my house and interviewed me for a day. The video has just been published and you can view it below! Let me know what you think. I think it came out pretty well, but just to clear it up…I’m not a country boy like the video makes me look like, lol.

Malek of Hitmakers Productions

ATTENTION ARTISTS!! Remix Contest!! Join Today!

Hitmakers — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:57:51 +0000

What’s going on people,

I just wanted to tell everyone that I have decided to have another remix contest for artists! If you want a track of yours remixed by Hitmakers Productions, please submit the full track as well as the acapella version on mp3 to: hitmakerspro@gmail.com and I will review all the entries and pick a winner at the end of June. The winner will get their submitted track remixed by me! I have done this the past two summers and it has been pretty succesful, so I am looking forward to doing it again!

Best of luck,

Malek of Hitmakers Productions

Mixtape Project: Looking for rappers and singers!

Hitmakers — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:18:36 +0000

If you are a HOT artist, and I mean HOT, and you want to get on a promotional mixtape, hit me up.

I am currently looking for hot artists to get on my tracks for the mixtape. I am producing all of the tracks for the mixtape. If you are interested, please send your best work (2-4 tracks) to: hitmakerspro@gmail.com

I will review all entries and get back to those I am interested in working with. This goes for both singers and rappers, so get your game up and lets do this.

NOTE: The mixtape will be sold, but will solely be a promotional project for the artists involved.

Good luck,
Malek of Hitmakers Productions

The truth…accept it

Hitmakers — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:26:30 +0000

I once read this, and I think it is crucial for all musicians trying to make it in this industry to read:
“You might get your first job without a network on sheer academic credentials and well done interviews, but nearly every job after that will be because of your network. It may be in the form of a referral, suggestion from a peer, someone you meet through your first job dealings, etc… but in almost every case you will find the next opportunity through your network. With that said, your network will only recommend you if you continually show competence in the roles you take on because they will not recommend poor or average performers as it is their reputation at stake too.”
If you plan on making it in this industry, make sure you aren’t only working on the music side of things. That is only half of the struggle. The other half is the business. Do your research and learn the industry before trying to jump head first into something you have no idea about. I hope this helps anyone and everyone, even those that are not trying to make it in the music industry. Good luck to all.

Malek of Hitmakers Productions

Making a hip-hop track

Hitmakers — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:46:13 +0000

I just got back from a trip out of state and decided to post a new video of me in the studio! I have a few things in the works right now and I will tell everyone once everything is solidified and everything is set. All I can say is that I feel that this year is going to be big!

This is a video of a hip-hop track I am shopping around and submitting for MIMS next album. We will see what happens! Happy New Years to all! Come by to my myspace and check out some of my other tracks: www.myspace.com/hitmakers3000

Malek of Hitmakers Productions

Get It Shawty (Hitmakers Remix) Video

Hitmakers — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:30:45 +0000

It has been a while and I sincerely apologize, but I am going to make an extra effort to put up videos more frequently this year! Happy New Year to all! Hope you like the video. Although I did this track a while back, I felt like making a video on how I produced the track. Also, congratulations to LSY for winning the Hitmakers Productions remix contest! If you want to download the complete track, go to our myspace page at: myspace.com/hitmakers3000

Get It Shawty (Hitmakers Remix)

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iTunes Rapper Contest!!

Hitmakers — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:59:03 +0000

That’s right! I’m currently working on a remix album that will be up on iTunes by the end of this summer! I have a remix that I did for Lloyd’s “Get It Shawty” which I have put up on my myspace! If you want to get in on this contest, download the track, record your best 16 bars on it and then send the track to my e-mail at hitmakerspro@gmail.com

I will pick the artist with the best 16 bars to get on the official remix which will be on the album! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to message me on myspace or at hitmakerspro@gmail.com

Good luck!

Best regards,
Malek of Hitmakers Productions

Update…

Hitmakers — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:19:35 +0000

Congratulations to Bonafide from Canada! Their track was chosen to be remixed for the remix contest! We will be posting up a video soon!

Today I put up 3 new beats for you to check out. It would be greatly appreciated if you comment or message us to let us know what you think of the new tracks.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR TALENT: If you are a singer/songwriter or producer, we are looking for you! We are currently in the works of developing our music group, so we are looking for people all over the world to be a part of it! If you are interested, message us and we will check out your page. Or, you could send a demo to hitmakerspro@gmail.com.

Hope all is well,
Malek of Hitmakers Productions

Lost Love…

Hitmakers — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:27:38 +0000

This is a video showing the making of "Lost Love"! This is the first beat I made with live instrumentation, so check it out! Feel free to leave a comment and check out some more of my work @ myspace.com/hitmakers3000…

By the way, if you haven't seen the previous video, "The Making Of: the Hitmakers remix" of Cassie's single, "Me & U," I suggest you check it out.

ATTENTION: Singers and rappers – We are having a remix contest! If you are interested, please send either a link or attach both an acapella version as well as the original mix of the track you want remixed, to: hitmakerspro@gmail.com.

-Malek of Hitmakers Productions